ATKINS — Ileen F. Sweeden, 94, of McRae went to be with her Lord on Monday, March 18, 2013.

The daughter of Miles and Sula Tyson Howard Baker, she was born May 25, 1918, in Pope County.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 50 years, Raymond “Bud” Sweeden; two brothers; two sisters; and a great-grandson.

She is survived by her children, Randy Sweeden of McRae and Patricia Brock of Clinton; two grandchildren, Kimberly Blanford and Staca Kozma; eight great-grandchildren; and many other family members and friends.

Graveside services and burial will begin at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 21, 2013, at Atkins City Cemetery. Visitation is from 7-9 p.m. today at Lemley Chapel. Pallbearers will be Ramey Dawson, Noah Reeves, Aaron Blanford, Andrew Kozma and Jeffrey Austin.

Online obituary and condolences are available at www.lemleyfuneral.com.